Nathaniel Mountain (Hampshire) Fire Tower
US 1178, WV 23
April 2016 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1178, WV 23 (view other lookouts in United States, West Virginia) |
| Date Registered | January 26, 2017 |
| Nominated by | Brian M. Powell |
| Location |
Nathaniel Mountain Wildlife Management Area Hampshire County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 39° 11.942' W 078° 47.433' (view using Google Maps) N 39° 11' 57" W 078° 47' 26" N 39.199041° W 078.790553° |
| Elevation | 2,994 ft (913 m) |
| Administered by | West Virginia Division of Forestry |
| Cooperators | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
Description
This tower was built prior to 1941.
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Visit Reports
September 12, 2021: Talan Schoonover
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | No |
| Stairs OK? | No |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | No |
| Comments: | First flight of stairs have been removed, but the metal where the stairs were remain. You can climb it if you really wanted to but the wood looks in bad shape. <br /> <br />The cabin looks to be in decent shape but alot of glass has been busted out. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | It is an easy drive to the tower from the side I came in on but you will need some ground clearance to make it all the way. |
Staffing |
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | |
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Photos |
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September 2021 photo |
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